The unicorn is strong, but it is also noble.” According to NMS, some believe the unicorn was chosen as Scotland's national animal as it was the mortal enemy of the lion, which symbolised England.

In spring and summer, they travel to coastal, nutrient-rich waters to feed, such as the western coast of Scotland ... which is why the animal is listed as endangered by the International Union ...

An estimated 20 feral pigs have been spotted in the Scottish Highlands following a suspected illegal release. The animals have been seen in woodlands near Kingussie in the Cairngorms National Park ...

We will seek to reflect so far as we can, new EU animal welfare labelling to promote food produced to higher than EU welfare standards. We will create a new Scottish veterinary service to ensure that ...

Feral pigs spotted on the loose in the Cairngorms National Park have been captured and humanely culled, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has said. The animals were seen near Uath Lochans ...

We hope that this will lead the way for the rest of the UK in tackling the important ethical issue of the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. Follow Scottish National Party on Facebook Follow ...